Manuel Neuer

Ecstasy and controversy: Comeback kings Real stun Bayern to reach UCL final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first error leading goal since 2021 in the competition which gifted Real their first goal and the Bavarians had a controversial offside decision that went against them late in the game.  The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a spirited discussion on all the major events that transpired in the game in its latest episode. 

Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler

"For a goalkeeper who's been around for a while it's something I've already experienced, but the goal was brutal."

Nagelsmann names heavily changed squad for Euro hosts Germany

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday announced a much changed 26-man squad for their upcoming March friendlies, saying he wanted to bring a "fresh breeze" to the team three months out from the country hosting Euro 2024.

'Emotional' Neuer admits Ter Stegen is Germany number one after comeback

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admitted that he was no longer Germany number one after making an emotional return to Bundesliga action from a year-long injury on Saturday.

Kane nets hattrick as Bayern thrash Darmstadt on Neuer's return

Kane lobbed goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen from the centre circle to score Bayern's fifth and his second as Bayern tore Darmstadt apart on a rollercoaster afternoon for the champions.

Neuer 'put personal interests' above Bayern, says sporting director

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Sunday he was "disappointed" with injured captain Manuel Neuer, who "put his personal interests above" the club.

Injured Neuer still Bayern's number one, says coach

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday that injured captain Manuel Neuer remains the club's first-choice goalkeeper, despite the addition of "outstanding" Yann Sommer.

Bayern sign Sommer from Gladbach to replace injured Neuer

Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday.

Bayern CEO Kahn in search of Neuer replacement

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has acknowledged the challenges of finding a replacement for injured captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the winter transfer window.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Top 7 footballers we say goodbye to in FIFA World Cup 2022

The biggest names in world football will be eyeing the ultimate glory of winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but it will also be the last one for some of the legends of the game who have enthralled us with their timeless football skills, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Nagelsmann unsure on Neuer return before World Cup

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday he does not know when captain Manuel Neuer will return from a shoulder injury, as the goalkeeper's World Cup prospects appear in serious doubt.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Argentina should have won the 2014 final, says German legend Matthaus

German legend Lothar Matthaus said Argentina were the team that should have won the World Cup in 2014 and the Germans benefited from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's foul on Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain in the final.

April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017

Bayern Munich keeper Neuer breaks foot, season in doubt

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer may be sidelined for the rest of the season after fracturing his left foot during the 4-2 loss at Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

Atletico oust Bayern to reach Champions League final

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann's 54th-minute strike ousts Bayern Munich from the UEFA Champions League as the Spanish side go through to the final on away goals.

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